University of Manitoba, Dept. of Philosophy, Assistant Professor
Oct 31, 2010 → Dec 17, 2010
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba invites applications for one full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. AOS: Applied Ethics with demonstrated potential for research and teaching excellence in AOS. The department is affiliated with the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba and faculty members have the opportunity to work with the Centre. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2011. In addition to candidates with a Ph.D., we will also consider candidates who will receive their Ph.D.s soon after July 1, 2011. Such candidates will initially be hired as lecturers and will become assistant professors upon completion of their Ph.D.s.
Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, and examination in the core components of the departmental program, graduate supervision, a productive research program, and service-related activities.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Application for this position must include a letter of application, transcript, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. As well, three confidential letters of reference must be received directly from the applicant’s referees or dossier service. Candidates should also include evidence of effective teaching, such as teaching evaluations and sample course outlines.
Applications and letters of reference should be sent to
Carl Matheson, Chair
Philosophy Search Committee
Department of Philosophy
University of Manitoba
455 University College
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2M8.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
Further information concerning the Department and the University may be obtained from http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculty/arts/departments/philosophy or by e-mailing the Chair at matheso@cc.umanitoba.ca. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.